Approaches to Psychology 5th Edition by William Glassman, Marilyn Hadad ISBN 0335228850 9780335228850

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ISBN 10:       0335228850
ISBN 13: 978-0335228850
Author:         William Glassman, Marilyn Hadad

Approaches to Psychology provides a contemporary, accessible and coherent introduction to the field of psychology, from its origins to the present, and shows the contribution of psychology in understanding human behaviour and experience.

The book introduces students to the five core conceptual frameworks (or approaches) to psychology: biological, behaviourist, cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic. The methods, theories and assumptions of each approach are explored so that the reader builds an understanding of psychology as it applies to human development, social and abnormal behaviour.

New to this edition:

• Sections on emerging topics such as coaching psychology, positive psychology, creativity’ s relationship to psychopathology
• The World Today boxes help students to relate theory to the world around them, including new examples on reinforcement values in video games, the use of attribution theory in sports psychology and how cognitive dissonance theory can be used to examine terrorism
• New Try it Yourself activities and exercises demonstrate that psychology is all about how humans think, feel and behave
• Informed by the most current and relevant research and theory, the new edition has been updated to include 250 new references
• Updated and expanded Online Learning Centre with student support material and instructor test bank at www.openup.co.uk/glassman Key Features:
  • Key Thinker boxes give a brief overview of the work of a notable psychologist and their key contributions
  • Putting it all Together discussions at the end of chapters encourage critical thinking by illustrating that there may be no definitive right or wrong answer to a problem
  • A review of key research methods provides students with the tools to conduct their own research
  • Superb pedagogy aids learning through discussion points and queries, chapter summaries, definitions of key terms, further reading suggestions, a glossary and bibliography Students and professors have helped to make this the best edition of the most clear and concise introduction to psychology in the market. It is THE introductory book students need.

Approaches to Psychology 5th Table of contents:

• Introduction

  • What is Psychology?
  • The Evolution of Psychology as a Discipline
  • The Scientific Approach to Psychology
  • Key Concepts and Methodologies in Psychology

• The Biological Approach

  • The Brain and Nervous System
  • Neurotransmission and Hormones
  • The Role of Genetics in Behavior
  • Theories of Biological Psychology
  • Brain Imaging and Psychophysiological Measures

• The Psychodynamic Approach

  • Freud’s Theory of Personality
  • The Unconscious Mind and Defense Mechanisms
  • Psychosexual Stages and Their Influence
  • Modern Psychodynamic Theories
  • Critiques of Psychodynamic Theory

• The Behavioral Approach

  • Classical Conditioning: Pavlov and Watson
  • Operant Conditioning: Skinner and the Law of Effect
  • Social Learning Theory: Bandura’s Modeling and Imitation
  • Applications of Behavioral Approaches (Therapy, Education, etc.)
  • Criticisms of Behaviorism

• The Cognitive Approach

  • Information Processing Models of Cognition
  • Memory, Attention, and Perception
  • Cognitive Development: Piaget and Vygotsky
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • The Impact of Cognitive Approaches in Neuroscience

• The Humanistic Approach

  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Rogers’ Person-Centered Therapy
  • Concepts of Self-Actualization and Personal Growth
  • Humanistic Psychology in Contemporary Therapy
  • Criticism of the Humanistic Approach

• The Evolutionary Approach

  • Darwinian Evolution and Psychological Traits
  • The Role of Adaptation in Behavior
  • Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
  • The Evolution of Gender Differences
  • Applications in Modern Psychology

• The Sociocultural Approach

  • Social and Cultural Influences on Behavior
  • Social Identity and Group Dynamics
  • Cultural Differences in Psychological Processes
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology and Its Relevance
  • Sociocultural Perspectives on Mental Health

• The Biological-Cognitive Approach

  • Intersection of Neurobiology and Cognition
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Brain Functions and Cognition
  • Emotion and Cognition: The Neuroscience of Feeling

• The Interdisciplinary Approach

  • Integrating Various Psychological Perspectives
  • The Future of Psychology and Its Interactions with Other Disciplines
  • Application of Interdisciplinary Approaches to Research and Therapy

• Psychology in Practice

  • Clinical Psychology and Treatment Modalities
  • Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
  • The Role of Psychology in Education, Workplace, and Health
  • Ethical Considerations in Psychological Research and Practice

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